US APPEALS COURT SCEPTICAL OF TRUMP LAWSUIT OVER CALIFORNIA VOTER ROLLS | US MIDTERM ELECTIONS 2026 NEWS

What happened: A US appeals court panel expressed doubt over the Justice Department's lawsuit seeking to force California to discard mail-in ballots it deems likely to go to noncitizens. Why it matters: Bennett, a Trump appointee, cited the Constitution's Elections Clause, which lets states administer elections, and questioned how the court could issue an injunction inconsistent with California law. Critics say the effort aims to dampen turnout. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

US appeals court skepticism signals potential setback for Trump lawsuit over California voter rolls.

US appeals court skepticism signals potential setback for Trump lawsuit over California voter rolls. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.